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Ealing Council hikes rent and service charges
Labour-run Ealing Council has announced a 4.8% rent rise for council tenants from April 2026, while thousands of leaseholders and other homeowners face an average 23% jump in service charges. The rises have been attacked by Ealing Liberal Democrats, who described the decision as “shocking” durin...
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Reward offered in Hanwell murder inquiry
Detectives investigating the killing of Dariusz Serafin, who entered a Hanwell pub with serious injuries just over a year ago, have issued a renewed appeal to trace Siavosh Mohammad-Khani and announced a £10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Police were called to the ...
Man Named in Connection with Hanwell Murder
Detectives seek to locate 34-year-old Siavosh Mohammad-Khani
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Ellen Wilkinson Student Wins Speak Out Challenge
Margot Griffiths named regional champion in public speaking event
Candlelit vigil for Councillor Dr Aysha Raza
A community vigil will take place at 7pm tonight (18 February 2026) outside Ealing Town Hall in memory of Councillor Dr Aysha Raza, who died suddenly on Sunday night. It has been organised by Councillor Ben Wesson and Councillor Dee Martin, who have invited residents and those who knew Councillor ...
Ealing student wins Speak Out regional title
A Year 10 student from Ealing has moved a step closer to the grand final of the UK’s largest youth public speaking competition, which will be held in London’s West End in July. Margot Griffiths, representing The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, was named regional champion at the Ealing regional...
Greenford Police patrol leads to drug arrest
Police patrols by the River Brent in Greenford have led to the arrest of a man after suspected Class A drugs, cash and a burner phone were recovered. The Metropolitan Police said officers on patrol stopped two males near the river close to Ruislip Road earlier this month (3 February 2026) after noti...
Roadworks Ahead in The Ealing Area
Traffic likely delays as a result of lane and road closures
Ealing employment falls year-on-year
The number of people employed in Ealing and its seven towns has fallen by 1,830 over the past year, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. Data for January 2026 revealed 181,707 employees on payroll in the borough, down 1% on the same month last year. In the most recen...
West Acton e-bike fire warning
Firefighters have urged residents to take care when charging e-bikes and e-scooters after a house fire in West Acton in the early hours of today (17 February 2026). Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to Queen’s Drive at 4.19am. Crews from Ealing, Acton, Park Royal and Chiswic...
Acton pupils explore belonging in CAMHS workshop
Year 2 pupils at St Vincent’s Primary School in Acton have taken part in a mental wellbeing workshop led by Youth Ambassadors from West London NHS Trust’s Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) during Children’s Mental Health Week ( 9 to 15 February 2026). The session focused o...
BEAT Prepares to Celebrate its Tenth Year
Applications now open for the 2026 art trail
Half term fun at Ealing Broadway shopping centre
Ealing Broadway shopping centre has announced a week of free and low-cost activities for families during February half term, as schools across London close until 20 February 2026. The programme includes a free plant giveaway, fairground rides, dining offers and leisure deals aimed at encouraging loc...
Book of condolence opens for Councillor Dr Aysha Raza
A book of condolence has been opened at Perceval House, Ealing Council’s headquarters, following the death of Councillor Dr Aysha Raza. The book has been placed in the foyer where residents can pay their respects after the Central Greenford councillor died on Sunday night (15 February 2026). Counc...
Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Ealing
Local tube and train services hit by engineering works and strikes
Sir Sadiq Khan and Local MP Join Tributes to Greenford Councillor
Shock follows sudden death of Dr Aysha Raza
The Arts and Architecture of Docklands – Past and Present
Sue Jackson to give talk for The Ealing Arts Society
Ground About to Be Broken on Massive Gurnell Leisure Centre Scheme
Council green lights commencement of work on the site
Fox Found at Greenford Quay with Noose Around Neck
RSPCA launches appeal after grim discovery (distressing image)
Support Grows for Call for Trailfinders to Be Promoted
Campaign launches to get local rugby team into top tier